Flexible Work System in the Jordanian Legislation: A Comparative Study

In order to shed light on the relatively new concept of flexible employment, this study is conducted to clarify the legal aspects of this type of work arrangement. The focus is on Jordan's Flexible Work System No. 22 of 2017, and the study delves into its legal protections for both employers and employees. Additionally, the study examines comparative legislation for remote work and presented the rights of employees under the flexible work system. Lastly, the legal protection of all parties involved in a flexible work contract was analyzed. Confronted in the study is a question: Before its legislative enactment in Jordan's labor law, did an issuance gap exist in the flexible work system? Also studied was the adequacy of the legal texts in the system. Were there any inadequacies or insufficiencies? The result of the investigation led to a number of significant discoveries, such as the fact that the Jordanian legislator obliged employees who employed remote work or rotation to be assessed in terms of performance during the time frame of taking advantage of the flexible work system. Subject to part-time, remote, and rotational work provisions, the employee's direct supervisor must send in regular progress reports. To fully integrate flexible work arrangements into Jordan's labor law, the study suggests the government make it a permanent fixture, rather than reserving it for crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendation applies to all Jordanian employees, without any considerations for special circumstances or force majeure.